Helleborus 'Ice Breaker Ruby', 2L
£20.00
notes
Particularly floriferous, with a profusion of soft red flowers in winter, which are held on sturdy, long stems above leathery dark green foliage, this evergreen perennial bridges the gap until bulbs and blossom take over.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
notes
Particularly floriferous, with a profusion of soft red flowers in winter, which are held on sturdy, long stems above leathery dark green foliage, this evergreen perennial bridges the gap until bulbs and blossom take over.
DETAILS
- Flowers: November onwards
- Perennial
- Hardy
- Clump forming
PLANTING
- Moist, well-drained soil types
- All aspects
- Partial sunlight (can tolerate more sun than traditional hellebores)
CARE
- Protect from strong, cold winds
- Leave foliage to protect the young buds, but as the hellebore flowers, remove the old foliage to reveal the blooms, this looks attractive and helps to prevent disease. Top dress with fertiliser in autumn.
- Harmful if eaten. Skin irritant.
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